Comparison

Socketta vs ChatDock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Socketta

Features
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See who's on your Wi‑Fi, check your network's security and keep a speed history — plus a full network bench. Everything is worked out on your device. No ads, no account, no tracking. WHO'S ON YOUR WI‑FI • Finds the devices on your network and names them from what they announce (Bonjour, UPnP, NetBIOS, web pages) and from your router's DNS: name, maker, model and type. A device that announces nothing is shown by its address • Changes since the last scan: devices that appeared and devices no longer seen SECURITY CHECK • A read-only check of your router and devices: reachable remote-login, file-sharing, screen-sharing and camera services, ports forwarded from the internet (UPnP), an admin page without HTTPS, DNS that answers for names that don't exist, and certificate validation • A score and grade, what each finding means, and what was and wasn't checked. It checks network settings — it is not a virus scan, and it never logs in or changes anything MEASURE • Speed test (Cloudflare): download, upload, latency, jitter and loss, kept with your provider's name, looked up on your device • TCP ping to any host and port (not ICMP), batch ping, a path check showing the destination's network operator, quality score and network diagnosis SCAN & DEVELOPER BENCH • LAN scanner (every host that answers a TCP probe), topology map, port scanner, DNS lookup, mDNS and UPnP browsers, scan diff, SSL viewer, WHOIS, HTTP headers, subnet calculator • HTTP/REST client with cURL/Postman import and code generation, WebSocket, MQTT, UDP/TCP, precision send, BLE central & peripheral, macros, profiles, schedules (while Socketta is open), export HONEST NOTES • iOS doesn't let apps read MAC addresses; devices are recognized by name, UPnP identity or address. Devices that answer nothing (phones asleep, firewalled PCs) can be missed • Socketta doesn't have Apple's multicast permission, so the UPnP browser asks each address directly and Wake-on-LAN sends to the device's IP address; some devices can't be found or woken this way • Ping is TCP: a closed port counts as loss. Local-network features need the Local Network permission. The speed test and the certificate check contact Cloudflare, and the DNS check asks your network's own DNS about two made-up names; nothing is sent to us FREE & PRO Free: unlimited device identification, changes since the last scan, 20 remembered devices on one network, the security score with every finding explained, speed test with the last 10 results, and the scanning and network tools; advanced tools have trial uses and a daily send allowance. Pro adds: alerts when a device never seen on that network before joins (while Socketta is open, or from the "Check This Network" Shortcuts action), a trusted list, device names and history, unlimited devices on every network, the device, port and step-by-step fix for each finding, re-check history and a report, the full speed history with a time-of-day chart and CSV export, and the advanced tools without limits. Weekly, monthly or annual subscription (free trial for new subscribers: 7 days on annual, 3 days on monthly and weekly) or a one-time lifetime purchase, charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://revot.jp/apps/netmaster/privacy.html Provider data: IP to ASN Lite by DB-IP.com (CC BY 4.0).

About

ChatDock

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ChatDock lets you run WhatsApp and Telegram side by side on one iPhone or iPad. Keep work and personal chats separate, switch accounts in one tap, and protect them with Face ID — no sign-up, and your data stays on your device. TWO ACCOUNTS, ONE PHONE Stop logging in and out or carrying a second phone. ChatDock gives every account its own isolated web session, so each login is kept separately and your conversations never get mixed up. MULTI-ACCOUNT FEATURES • Isolated sessions — each account keeps its own web storage (cookies) and stays logged in • One-tap switch & rename — long-press to rename, lock or delete an account • Face ID / Touch ID lock — protect the whole app or a single account • Supports WhatsApp and Telegram web, with enhanced message management for WhatsApp EVERYDAY TOOLS • AI Reply Assistant — draft polished replies in seconds, with several tone styles (bring your own free API key) • News — a built-in reader with categories you can follow • QR Code Tool — scan and generate QR codes for Wi-Fi, contact cards and URLs • Currency Converter — live rates for 160+ currencies, with offline caching • Focus Timer — Pomodoro sessions with progress charts • Holiday Greetings — a built-in festival calendar so you never miss a greeting • Card Generator — create shareable image cards with custom text and colors • Voice Changer — six fun voice effects you can record and share • Private Vault — keep photos and files behind Face ID PRIVACY FIRST Your login sessions and settings are stored locally on your device in isolated stores and are never uploaded to us. No registration or account is required. Free users see ads via Google AdMob; in the EEA and the UK we ask for consent before personalized ads. CHATDOCK PRO Free to download. Pro removes every ad and unlocks unlimited AI replies and all tools, with monthly, quarterly and yearly plans you can cancel anytime in your App Store settings. DISCLAIMER ChatDock is an independent third-party tool that opens the web versions of supported platforms inside a secure in-app browser. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by WhatsApp, Meta or Telegram. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://chatdock.epochara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://chatdock.epochara.com/privacy

Screenshots

Socketta4 screens
ChatDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Socketta at none against ChatDock's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Socketta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ChatDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Socketta versus ChatDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSockettaChatDock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperREVOT, K.K.永池 雷

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Socketta

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

ChatDock

Subscriptions3
  • ChatDock Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ChatDock Pro Quarterly$8.993 Months
  • ChatDock Pro Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Socketta free?
Socketta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatDock free?
ChatDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Socketta or ChatDock have ads?
ChatDock shows ads; Socketta does not.

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